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We’re so excited to let you know bookings on our workshops are now live! One of the things we love about sewing is that there’s always something new to learn. Whether you’re a seasoned sewist ready to take that next step, or you want to dust off your machine and have a reminder of the […]
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Make a gorgeous “Drop Sleeve Top” in this dressmaking workshop. This class will introduce beginners on how to sew a garment together using a sewing machine. Start by learning how to find your size, cut out a sewing pattern, place the pattern onto fabric correctly, transfer pattern notations and cut. You will learn how to […]
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There’s some great news for our customers who like to buy their sewing patterns online via ETSY. Our adult printed sewing patterns on now listed on our Etsy store If you’re based in the US or Canada, you may prefer to buy your sewing patterns this way, so we hope this helps you. Digital files […]
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We’re super excited to announce that The Sun Dress has launched and it’s available to buy straight away. Also, if you’re quick enough you’ll be able to get your hands on one of our exclusive Sun Dress Sewing Kits featuring some seriously beautiful fabric and style ideas. With its square neckline, wide modern straps and […]
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Fancy a day out sewing with The Avid Seamstress at the iconic Forty Hall Estate? Spend the day sewing, meeting new sewing friends and enjoy the view at this beautiful location. We’ll provide the kit for you to make our gorgeous Drop Sleeve Top which includes fabric, buttons, thread, sewing pattern and instructions (worth £20). You will […]
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We’re excited to launch our first series of sewing workshops and would love to see you there! Held across two lovely venues, you can choose to join our shorter workshops or spend the day sewing with us. Don’t have a sewing machine? You can borrow ours! Some of our workshops include everything you need so […]
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We love sewing at The Avid Seamstress but you know what we love more? Meeting you! Come and sew with Lisa, the designer at The Avid Seamstress! Join our: private lessons Join a fun day or evening “This is a sewing machine” workshop at Village Haberdashery in West Hampstead and learn how to use a […]
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It’s been an exciting wait and I’m delighted that Stitch Sew Shop is now open! This gorgeous shop is our US stockist so if you would love to get your hands on one of our patterns and live in the US it’s now super easy! Located in picturesque Old Town Alexandria, Stitch Sew Shop is a […]
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I am super excited to be visiting Fabric Godmother on the 9th April for their Open Day! Come and meet me between 2-3pm and we can chat about The Avid Seamstress sewing patterns, look at your fabric choices and drink tea! The wonderful Josie from Fabric Godmother is opening her doors for you to come and have […]
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Yes! you read right! I am going to be at the Fabric Godmother’s gorgeous shop on the 14th May doing a workshop on the Sheath Dress! Come and join this brilliant day and make this amazing dress with me. About the sewing class: The Sheath Dress is a gorgeous dress that you will want to make again and […]
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Wow! We sent Katie from “What Katie Sews” our Day Dress pattern and she has made the most incredible version! She adjusted the back neck and we think it looks great! She wrote these great comments: “Firstly, it’s in my preferred format of paper patterns. The packaging is really pretty and all top quality materials […]
Read MoreJune, thank you so much for sending us the pictures of The Raglan you made, not once but twice, for your granddaughter. They look gorgeous in both fabrics. I am sure she is going to love them! June’s feedback on the pattern was “the pattern was easy to follow and quick to make up. I really […]
Read MoreA very proud moment at The Avid Seamstress – seeing our patterns printed on pattern paper!
Read MoreCome and join our workshops for 2015! Learn to sew or make some gorgeous projects at our fun and fabulous workshops. They take place in two locations in North London – Fortis Green and Palmers Green. Click on the IMAGES below to go straight to the workshop pages on our website for more details and to […]
Read MoreWith Christmas around the corner the most special gift you can give is one made with your own hands! Here is my tutorial on this fab make up bag which is absolutely gorgeous! This make up bag is fully lined so all those stitches will be hidden inside! Give it a go! You will need: […]
Read MoreMartine got to finish her gorgeous Tote Bag on Thursday night and with her beautiful sewing it was no doubt that it was going to look gorgeous. All I had to do was sit back and enjoy her lovely company and see this beautiful tote bag come together. Lovely work Martine!
Read MoreWow what a fabulous day we had at the Palmers Green Festival. The sun was out and there was such an incredible vibe at Broomfield Park. A huge thank you to everyone that came to see us at our stall. We had such a fabulous day chatting away and meet lots of lovely people that […]
Read MoreIt was so lovely sewing again with Amber – you won’t believe how beautifully she sews! She bought along some black sparkly fabric and we spent a lovely sunny day making her wrap skirt. In fact, she was so good that we had time left over and promptly made a pocket for […]
Read MorePlanning a drawstring bag for a workshop….. Here is the finished pouch! Workshop details coming out soon! Here are some first pouches made by Isabella and Inti..
Read MoreWhat a lovely evening we had! Paula and Pam joined the Beginners Fun Workshop and decided to make the make up bag. I joined them and after spending some time choosing our fabrics and nattering away we got stuck in! What do you think of their gorgeous make up bags?
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